Working remotely is one way to side step load-shedding
SA lags behind the working-from-home curve, but studies show it can improve productivity and protect the bottom line, writes Sharron McPherson
Between 2005 and 2019, the number of people working remotely across the world grew by a staggering 173%. Working from home is no longer reserved for certain industries and professions — it’s becoming the number one workplace benefit people are looking for in a job.
SA is lagging about four or five years behind the curve but signs are pointing to a big spike in remote working over the next two years. A recent survey by executive recruiter Jack Hammer revealed that remote working and flexitime are increasingly being implemented by SA companies as a means of enhancing employee engagement, wellness and productivity...
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